2. In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires —
“animal infirmary” means any veterinary centre licensed under section 54 of the Act, or any premises designated by the Director-General to be used for the keeping or treatment of animals;
[Deleted by S 670/2024 wef 29/08/2024]
“keep”, in relation to a dog, includes keeping the dog for the purposes of sale, or arranging adoption or fostering;
[S 38/2017 wef 01/03/2017]
“licence” means a licence issued by the Director-General under rule 4(2)(a) or 4AA(4)(a);
[S 727/2020 wef 01/09/2020]
“licence fee” means the fee referred to in rule 5;
“licensed dog breeding premises” means any premises for the purpose of breeding dogs for reward that is used in accordance with a licence issued or treated as issued under rule 4 of the Animals and Birds (Licensing of Premises for Pet Shop and Other Purposes) Rules (R 2);
[S 670/2024 wef 29/08/2024]
“licensed pet shop” means any premises used as a pet shop in accordance with a licence issued or treated as issued under rule 4 of the Animals and Birds (Licensing of Premises for Pet Shop and Other Purposes) Rules;
[S 670/2024 wef 29/08/2024]
“licensed premises” means any licensed dog breeding premises or licensed pet shop;
[S 670/2024 wef 29/08/2024]
“licensee” includes a transferee who is issued a licence under rule 4AA(4)(a);
[S 727/2020 wef 01/09/2020]
“microchip” means a microchip that conforms with the standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO);
[S 686/2010 wef 15/11/2010]
[S 38/2017 wef 01/03/2017]
“owner” has the same meaning as in section 41 of the Act;
[S 38/2017 wef 01/03/2017]
“perpetual licence”, in relation to a dog, means a licence that is valid for the lifetime of the dog unless the licence is earlier revoked or cancelled;
[S 727/2020 wef 01/09/2020]
“pet shop” has the same meaning as in rule 2 of the Animals and Birds (Licensing of Premises for Pet Shop and Other Purposes) Rules.